516 N Clara Ave, Deland, FL 32720

Historic luxury in the heart of downtown DeLand. This elegantly updated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Florida Vernacular truly has it all. Walking through the front door you’ll notice the light and bright oversized and beautifully restored windows. The north side of the first floor features the living room and dining room, each with their own wood burning fireplace. On the south side of the first floor you’ll find the downstairs master suite featuring new ensuite bathroom with his and hers walk-in California closet system, marble tile shower with dual shower heads, and his and hers powder room. First floor master suite also hosts one of the four original wood burning fireplaces, and new HVAC system. Heading down the hallway you’ll pass the full downstairs bathroom with tub and beautiful wainscoting. On the west side of the first floor you’ll find the upgraded kitchen with new countertop, appliances, sink and faucet. Slide-out storage drawers for easy access to pots and pans and other storage, and osmosis water filtration system. Kitchen has exterior door to screened back porch overlooking the private, backyard oasis. Rain or shine the porch is perfect for entertaining and has ceiling fans for hot summer days. Screened porch now has access to half bathroom thanks to the half bath addition with beautiful marble tile and pedestal sink. Extend your entertaining space as screened porch opens up to new Trex deck in the fully fenced backyard. Back inside through the kitchen you’ll enter the mudroom with lots of storage and exterior door to driveway. Through the mudroom you’ll find the spacious laundry room with washer and gas dryer, and more storage and extra room for office or workspace. Upstairs you’ll be met by a full bathroom with beautifully restored original clawfoot bathtub and shower head! Three light and bright bedrooms on the 2nd floor with additional sitting space and sleeping porch. Restored sleeping porch with wrap around windows is perfect for home office, playroom, exercise room, or mediation area. The home has been impeccably updated while maintaining its historic charm. Additional upgrades include: New metal roof and gutters | Paid-in-full solar panels that convey to new buyer | Restored original windows | Restored exterior siding and front porch | New clay brick driveway, pathways and patio | New fence and rear Trex deck | Outdoor shower with hot water | New well pump. Other features include plenty of inside and outside storage, which is uncommon in historic homes. Oversized, temperature controlled 2-car garage, and original workshop for additional outdoor storage and tinkering. Icynene insulation throughout for energy efficiency. Oversized, 0.37 acre property, beautifully refinished original heart pine flooring and cedar closets throughout. Irrigation runs off well so lower water bill; thanks to solar panels, only $70 of electricity was purchased in 2023. Separate thermostats for upstairs and downstairs for precise temperature control. Termite bond! Fruit trees - loquat, mandarin and lemon. Landscape lighting around lawn and pathways. Originally built for DeLand’s first surveyors and tax collectors, the Wilson brothers. Walking distance to downtown DeLand and Stetson University, the home has also been featured on the area’s Tour of Historic Homes numerous times. Become a part of DeLand’s history as the new owner of this iconic home! Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bathroom).